HR 5658 · 115th Congress · Labor and Employment

Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act

Introduced 2018-04-27· Sponsored by Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(2018-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act This bill expands the definition of "competitive integrated employment" under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to include (1) social and interpersonal interactions with colleagues, vendors, customers, superiors, or other such persons who a disabled employee may come into contact with during the work day and across workplace settings; and (2) contracts awarded under federal law requiring that all federal agencies purchase specified supplies and services from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or with significant disabilities, and state set-aside contracts.…

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans